POLYCARBOXYLATE ETHER MARKET ANALYSIS

Polycarboxylate ether (PCE) is composed of methoxy-polyethylene glycol copolymer (side chain) grafted with methacrylic acid copolymer (main chain). It is commonly used in the construction industries, especially as super plasticizer in cement and concrete. Polycarboxylate ether-based super plasticizer is used to achieve specific concrete properties such as enhanced flow properties.

Global polycarboxylate ether market was valued at US$ 11456.0 Million in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.01% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).

Drivers

Polycarboxylate ether (PCE) is used in the construction of building slabs, bridges, roads, and general civil construction. The main and side chains of the PCE can be modified to obtain desired properties in polycarboxylate ether product. The properties that can be optimized includes adsorption speed, water reduction with high initial liquefaction or workability, slump retention without retardation, early strength development with workability time, stickiness, stability, viscosity, and combinations of these properties. High water reducing ability, easy to use with any cement grade, and faster recycle of formwork, owing to accelerated early strength development are some of the advantages of polycarboxylate ether that are expected to drive growth of the market.

The growing construction industry in emerging regions such as MEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America is expected to fuel the growth of concrete admixtures as well as polycarboxylate ethers across the globe. Countries in MEA and Asia Pacific are focusing on increasing their construction spending and infrastructure over the forecast period. The increasing number of infrastructure and housing projects, and enhancement of public transportation facilities, including roadways and railways, are anticipated to result in investments towards road and tunneling development projects across India, Brazil, and Mexico, among others.

The recent outbreak of coronavirus had a negative impact on the polycarboxylate ether market. The severe disruptions in various manufacturing and supply-chain operations due to the various precautionary lockdowns imposed by governments to curb the spread of disease les to huge financial setbacks for the market.

Figure 1. Global Polycarboxylate Ether Market Value Share (%), By Region, 2021

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Market Restraints

Other plasticizing chemicals such as lignosulphonates, sulphonated melamine product typealdehyde (SMF), and sulphonated naphthalene product typealdehyde (SNF) are available in the market. Therefore, availability of different alternatives for polycarboxylate ether is restraining growth of the global polycarboxylate ether market.

Market Trends

Polycarboxylate ether is fundamentally a high range water reducer, polymerized by various types of organic polymers. It is a new generation admixture of concrete, which is eco-friendly and consists of a copolymer of carboxylic acid.

Rising construction activities coupled with infrastructure development is propelling the demand for polycarboxylate ethers. Growing emphasis on sustainable and stronger construction materials is also projected to boost the PCEs market, as it possesses high water reducing .Polycarboxylate ether, a major ingredient used in the manufacturing of concrete, is thereby projected to witness high demand from concrete industry. Easy availability and usage of the construction elements is accelerating its demand in the cement industry, which in turn is boosting the polycarboxylate ethers (PCEs) market.

Figure 2. Global Polycarboxylate Ether Market Value Share (%), By Construction Industry, 2021

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Recent Developments

• In December 2021, Fosroc International Limited, a British manufacturer of specialized construction chemicals started a new stock facility agency at Vishakhapatnam, India. With this the company will be able to service customers’ needs with faster turnaround time, and timely delivery in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring region.
• Competitive Section

Major players operating in the global polycarboxylate ether market include Sika AG, BASF SE, Abadgaran Group, Arkema SA, Mapei S.P.A., Sakshi Chem Sciences Private Ltd., and Fosroc International Limited.